November 2018 saw a bottle of Macallan 60 year old single-malt whisky sell at auction for a record breaking $1.5 million, yet the popularity of single-malts is relatively new.Blending different whiskies was (more…)
With summer just around the corner, it’s time to dust off the barbeque and start thinking about sunny days and warm nights, enjoying a cocktail or two with family and friends.Here are a few suggestions to get the party started, including (more…)
A 156 year old port sold in early April for $134,000 at auction, beating the previous record set in November 2018, of $126,000.The 2019 Wealth Report recommends (more…)
For over 40 years, master distiller Alan Winchester has worked in the whisky industry, and Glenlivet has honoured his career by naming its latest expression after him.The Glenlivet Winchester Collection Vintage 1967 retails at around (more…)
In the 2018 annual report for whisky valuation specialists, Rare Whisky 101, it was revealed that the sales of rare whisky in UK auction houses had reached record levels, both for volume and value.A record 107,890 bottles were sold, up by 29% on 2017, and the (more…)
To find an authentic cognac, connoisseurs and lovers of brandy must travel to the Charente region in western France, where the cognac distilleries and vineyards spread out over the French countryside. Many of these vineyards are open to the public, some free of charge, allowing us to discover the secrets behind making a great cognac.The central town of (more…)
Fans of the popular television fantasy series, Game of Thrones, have been rushing to buy specially-themed single malt whiskies, which depict the seven houses of Westeros, with a separate one for the Night’s Watch.Each of the eight malt whiskies have been (more…)
The traditional purpose of decanting wine was to separate the sediment, but wine nowadays is virtually sediment free, so the art of decanting wine has declined over the years. However, there is still a lot to be said for decanting wine, and the process seems to be (more…)
The world of whisky has seen a few unusual additions to its ranks over the years, as distillers try to tempt new audiences with whisky re-inventions. These have received a mixed reaction from whisky lovers. We take a look at (more…)
Home entertaining is on the up, and with the availability of a wider range of drinks and spirits than ever before, having a dedicated bar area at home makes perfect sense. With a little imagination you can easily create a (more…)
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